This week’s round-up of live entertainment in and around Southern NH is brought to you by A. Robert Dionne of Ted Herbert Music School & Rentals. To get listed, email your entertainment events to rob@majestictheatre.net for consideration. Be sure to add your events to the InkLink community calendar.
Featured LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28th
- Rebecca Turmel / Firefly (Manchester) / 5pm
- Keith Crocker / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 5:30pm
- Rob & Jody / Derryfield Deck (Manchester) / 6pm
- T-BONES – Thursdays at 6pm
- Tim Kierstead (Derry)
- Brian Gray (Hudson)
- Stephen Decuire (Salem)
- Sam Hammerman (Bedford)
- Jordan Holmes (Concord)
- Chris Cavanaugh / Shorty’s (Manchester) / 6pm
- Dalton Sayball / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 6pm
- Dani Sven / KC’s Rib Shack (Manchester) / 6pm
- Jordan Quinn / Copper Door (Salem) / 6pm
- Lou Antonucci / Copper Door (Bedford) / 6pm
- Sean Coleman / Homestead (Merrimack) / 6pm
- Travis Rollo / Tortilla Flat (Merrimack) / 6pm
- Chris Lester / San Francisco Kitchen (Nashua) / 6:30pm
- Mugsy / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 7pm
- Mikey G / City Limits (Pembroke) / 7pm
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29th
- Dalton Sayball / Firefly (Manchester) / 5pm
- Peter Pappas / The Hill Bar & Grille (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Tea Paris / Pizza Man (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- D-Comp / Derryfield Deck (Manchester) / 6pm
- Kat Ivy / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
- Jamie Hughes / KC’s Rib Shack (Manchester) / 6pm
- Ken Budka / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
- Tom Boisse / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
- Acoustic Dead / City Limits (Pembroke) / 6:30pm
- Upright Dogs / To Share Brewing Company (Manchester) / 6:30pm
- Stephen Decuire / Dreo (Salem) / 7pm
- Jam Tomorrow / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 8pm
- Mostly 90s / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30th
- Justin Surgent / Great North Aleworks (Manchester) / 4pm
- Jordan Holmes / Firefly (Manchester) / 5pm
- Bella Perrotta / The Hill Bar & Grille (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Peter Pappas / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
- Slow Burn Duo / Derryfield Deck (Manchester) / 6pm
- Brian Gray / KC’s Rib Shack (Manchester) / 6pm
- Ian Archibold / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
- Danny McCarthy / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
- Dave Zangri / CYL Riverside Lounge (Bow) / 7pm
- Ken Budka / Dreo (Salem) / 7pm
- Jordan Quigley / Casey Magee’s Irish Pub & Music Hall (Nashua) / 8pm
- Jonee Earthquake Band / Shaskeen Irish Pub (Manchester) / 8pm
- Casual Gravity / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31st
- Chuck Alaimo / Firefly (Manchester) / 11am
- Nate Comp / Copper Door (Bedford) / 11am
- Steve Prisby / Copper Door (Salem) / 11am
- Sean O’Brien / Dreo (Salem) / 1pm
- M & D Duo / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 2pm
- Boom Lava / City Limits (Pembroke) / 2pm
- Dave Zangri / KC’s Rib Shack (Manchester) / 3pm
- Peter Pappas / Stella Blu (Nashua) / 3pm
- Jack Plante / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 4pm
- Jamie Hughes Duo / Derryfield Deck (Manchester) / 5pm
Always be sure to check a venue’s website or social media for last minute changes or to see if there are ticket or admission requirements. Thank you to Notso Costley Productions and the NH Music Collective for your support and listings of LOCAL LIVE MUSIC.
HIGHLIGHT – Labor Day Weekend at The TUPELO!
Click on DIRECT/x link for the official link to purchase tickets for each event.
MAJESTY – A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / August 28th at 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
Queen Tribute Band Majesty are the UK’s premiere touring Queen tribute band. For over 10 years, Majesty have been entertaining audiences across the world with the electrifying, energetic stage show to the greatest Rock band in the world – Queen! Performed by some of the best actors and musicians the UK has to offer, Majesty – a tribute to Queen are “Guaranteed to blow your mind!” www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
THE BROKEN HEART – A TRIBUTE TO TOM PETTY and the HEARTBREAKERS / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / August 29th 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
The Broken Hearts were created by former Tom Petty and Mudcrutch band mate; musician/songwriter/author/bassist/vocalist Charlie Souza, along with singer/songwriter Shawn Scheller (Save The Radio!/Saigon Kick/The Contenders) as a tribute to Tom’s passing in October of 2017. Originally intended only as a temporary project, the group of musicians including keyboardist Robin Swenson (Air Supply, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Chuck Negron’s 3 Dog Night), guitarist Joe Sanders (Blackbird Revival, Basic Rock Outfit), drummer Scott Lockhart (Save The Radio!The Contenders) along with Souza and Scheller became continuously requested to perform event’s in Tom’s honor. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
SLAUGHTER / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / August 30th at 7:00pm – DIRECT/x
For the past decade SLAUGHTER has continued to tour, performing 40 – 50 shows per year at casinos, fairs, festivals and biker rallies all across the US to record breaking audiences. SLAUGHTERs have furthermore enjoyed successful festival shows in Sweden, Japan, Mexico & Germany. SLAUGHTER has shown that with perseverance and sheer talent, a band can survive and win over the support of fans, regardless of what others may say about the quality of their music. What’s most important is that their music is still here and the vast majority of critics who panned them in the past are not, and that’s as good as gold. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
JUSTIN HAYWARD / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / August 31st at 7:00pm – SOLD OUT
Having chalked up over fifty years at the peak of the music and entertainment industry, Justin Hayward’s voice and guitar playing has been heard the world over. Though his song catalogue contains many of the most influential songs in popular music, Justin is not one to rest on his laurels. He continues to perform regularly, both here and in the US – and will tour the UK and the USA in 2025. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
UPCOMING EVENTS
DANCING QUEENS / Palace Theatre (Manchester) / September 12 – October 5 – DIRECT/x
Get ready to boogie down as DANCING QUEENS: The Ultimate ABBA & Disco Tribute returns to the stage! Step into the dazzling world of the ‘70s and relive the glitter, glamour, and groove of the Disco Age. This electrifying tribute celebrates the iconic music of ABBA—one of the most beloved pop groups of all time—and the unforgettable era they defined. With high-energy performances, sparkling costumes, and nonstop hits, you’ll be singing along and dancing in the aisles from start to finish.”You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life!” Don’t miss the feel-good party of the year! www.palacetheatre.org or (603)668-5588
THE FABULOUS FIFTIES FUNDRAISER / September 19 & 20 – DIRECT/x
The Majestic’s 20th Annual Auction & Performance Fundraiser to benefit The Majestic Theatre and the Ted Herbert Music School & Rentals. Performances by Majestic’s Adult, Teen, & Youth Actors, Ted Herbert Music School Faculty & Students, and Special Guests. Silent Auction featuring tickets and passes to art and cultural venues, electronics, gift baskets, restaurant gift certificates, artwork and more. Special theme raffles, and refreshments each evening. There’s something for everyone! www.majestictheatre.net or (603)669-7469
Be sure to visit ManchesterInkLink.news for the full ENTERTAINMENT REPORT and The WEEKENDER for more featured events out and about town!